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Children Of America Chestnut Hill

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
8701 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Quick Facts

Capacity
233 children
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 242-2057
8701 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246786
License Issued
Dec 11, 2025
Active Through
Dec 11, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Children of America provides educational daycare in Philadelphia, PA. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/29/26, cert rep observed indoor "city place" room was being used to store a recent delivery of furniture and child care items. Large boxes and other items were present throughout the room, making it unsafe for children to use. This is continued non-compliance.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items being stored in City Place will be cleaned out as soon as possible, so it is safe for children.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, a child's lunch brought from home was observed in the cubbies in the School age classroom, and contained a lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's lunchbox was immediately moved to the refrigerator until it was time to eat lunch.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, a formula and feeding schedule was not present for one of the infants in the room.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's feeding schedule was found and placed in the classroom where the infant was receiving care.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, the Pre-School 2B room did not have children enrolled and the room was being used to store some furniture and other items and was not suitable to receive children.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The room will be cleared out so it is safe and ready to receive children if necessary.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, the lock on one of the drawers in the Two's classroom was broken and permanent and dry erase markers were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lock on the drawer will be replaced so the children cannot open the drawer.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, a Monstera plant variety and a Colocasia plant were observed in the Two's classroom.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both of the plants were taken out of the Two's room during the inspection and will be taken home.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 4/1/26, ceiling tiles in the Preschool 2A room were stained and in need of being replaced.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A work order has already been submitted to replace the ceiling tiles in the Preschool 2A room.
2025-10-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 10/1/25, it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and #2 that children are not taken outside every day, weather permitting

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When weather conditions and staffing levels permit, children will be taken on supervised walks in the immediate area.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/25, children were observed sleeping in/on rest equipment in the infant room and the Toddler A room and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director and staff moved the rest equipment during the renewal inspection so there was 2 feet of space between each cot/crib.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/25, several licensed rooms (Two's A, Two's B, Toddler C, Pre-K A and Pre-K B) were observed to be closed due to water damage from a leaking pipe in the second-floor bathroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A maintenance team was in place during the renewal inspection. The sink is being repaired, and the rooms are being cleaned up and dried out. Children were relocated to empty classrooms within the building to receive care.
2025-04-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 4/30/25, the bathroom in the Two A classroom had different types of plastic bags in the corner and they were accessible to the children under 3 years of age.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bathroom is not really used by the children, but the bags will be moved to the shelf on the wall, so they are not accessible to any children.
2025-04-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.62(c)/3270.62(d) - Space safe for large muscle activity/No simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.62(d)

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/No simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 4/30/25, the indoor play space (City Place) was being used as storage and was not suitable or safe for indoor play.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play space will be taken off the license for now until the room is cleaned out and set up for indoor play.
2025-04-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/6/24, the refrigerator in the Infant B room had an oven thermometer located in the refrigerator which could not accurately measure the temperature of the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new cold temperature thermometer will be purchased and place in the refrigerator located in the Infant B room.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/6/24, the agreement for child #2 did not list the child's arrival and departure times and did not list the designated release persons.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information which includes the child's arrival and departure times and the persons to whom the child may be released.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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